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USER MANUAL
V.2.5.x
Date : 2010/11/26
Ecreso® is a registered trademark
ecreso WorldCast Systems Group
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www.ecreso.com
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  • Page 1 NEXT FM USER MANUAL V.2.5.x Date : 2010/11/26 Ecreso® is a registered trademark ecreso WorldCast Systems Group web: www.ecreso.com - e-mail: contact@ecreso.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................4   1.1. General information ........................4     1.1.1. About Ecreso .......................... 4     1.1.2. About the NEXT FM ....................... 4     1.2. Before beginning ......................... 5  ...
  • Page 3 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.16. M iscellaneous parameters ....................44     6.1.17. F ront panel ........................... 44     6.2. Configuration management: backing up and restoring ............. 45     7. TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION ....................47   8. AUDIO BACKUP MANAGEMENT ....................48  ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    (DVB-T/H, DAB, DAB+, T-DMB), low power or high power, either water or air cooled. ECRESO is today part of the WorldCast Systems Group and as such, it proposes solutions for remote control, audio measuring, sound processing, RDS encoding and transmission network monitoring.

  • Page 5: Before Beginning

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 1.2. Before beginning So as to preserve the safety of the devices and to ensure operations without danger, the user must respect the following instructions, symbols and precautions: 1. The device should only be operated in the conditions described in this manual. 2.
  • Page 6 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Redundant power supply: in case one power supply fails, the other one takes over, thus allowing the unit to operate with no interruption. Also includes a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to make it possible to send an alarm in case of complete power failure. Please see Appendix B of this manual for input / output configuration.

  • Page 7: Product Presentation

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 2. PRODUCT PRESENTATION 2.1. List of accessories The following are included with the NEXT FM: • 1 power supply cable, or 2 with the “Redundant Power Supply” option • 1 crossed network cable (B) •...

  • Page 8: Description

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 2.4. Description 2.4.1. Inside the NEXT FM FM/RDS TX remote receiver control option Backplane card 20 W or 100 W Power amplifier option supply Sound processor + RDS encoder + Stereo encoder Audio backup on Power supply FM Exciter hard drive and...

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 2.5. Technical Specifications Main features Dimensions (WxHxD) 485 x 135 x 535 mm (3 U high) Weight ≈14 kg Operating temperatures Nominal performance +5°C to +45°C Storage -20°C to +70°C Electrical specifications Voltage 90 to 265 VAC. 47 to 63 Hz Wattage consumption ≈...
  • Page 10 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Stereo Generator Output 1 output which can deliver MPX or 19kHz pilot (software Quantity selectable) Level 2 ranges : +6 or +18 dBu Jumper selectable Impedance Minimum load : 35 Ω at +18 dBu Connectors BNC female –...

  • Page 11: Installation And Configuration

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 3. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 3.1. Starting the equipment DO NOT PLUG IN THE UNIT. 1. Install the dust filter if the unit’s environmental quality requires it (see diagram next page). 2. Connect the transmitter RF output to a 50 ohm charge with a wattmeter (see connection diagram next page).

  • Page 12: Connections

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 3.3. Connections NEXT FM’s back panel RF amplifier Slots for relay outputs and Audio/MPX Audio/MPX Connect to power supply digital inputs (option) Inputs Outputs RF antenna output UECP COM ports Network connection Connect to power supply (with redundant power supply option) for PC audio IP stream Fans with 100 W...

  • Page 13: Configuration Using The Front Panel Application

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 The 3 dB alarm is triggered on threshold overshoot as set on the transmitter page (see section 7). This alarm indicates a problem with the amplifier or at the output. Check the antenna and cables which can be unplugged or defective.
  • Page 14 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Select “Application” in the menu an d choose the language in the scroll-down menu. Click “Update”. The ap plication needs to restart for the changes to take effect so you will be disconnected and you will have to connect again.

  • Page 15: Connecting To The Network To Access Remote Applications

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Connecting to the network to access remote applications 1. Connect network cable B for a direct connection * between your PC an d the NEXT FM IP connector. * or a straight cab le (not provided) for a LAN connection, preferably on the back panel IP connector.
  • Page 16 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 4. Navigate to the “Download” page. 5. Click on “Application portal installer”, select "Open" to install directly the installation portal or "Save" to install from the hard drive (recommended option). Once saved, launch the installer and follow the wizard’s instructions.

  • Page 17: Web Site

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 4. WEB SITE 4.1. Product Id’s Set: Product name: this name can be use d when connecting with the remote application. is therefore recommended to use a uniq ue and easily identifiable name. Product description Both of these settings are optional and at the user’s discretion, but useful to better identify...

  • Page 18: Network

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 4.2. Network • IP co nfiguration definition: Ethernet configuration mode The app lication can be configured for use with a static or dynamic IP address (DHCP). DHCP mode is only recommended if the IP address given by the server is know (for instance if the server gives an IP address to the MAC address).

  • Page 19: Download

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 4.3. Download This page enables you to download the installer software for using the NEXT FM applications. The installer will install: Radio all in one: main application for Transmitter Configuration + Audio Backup + System Configuration + Unit Status + RDS Configuration .

  • Page 20: Main Application Presentation

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 5. MAIN APPLICATION PRESENTATION 5.1. Introduction The main re mote application gives access to: System configuration, Tran smitter configuration, configuration, Basic or advanced Audio backup management, Status and logs, The Digiplexer Sound Process application. Most functions are available both from the remote application and front the front panel application.

  • Page 21: From The Remote Application

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 When the cursor is in a text box, a keyboard automatically appears. Enter the value and touch ENTER to validate and hide the keyboard. More keyboards are available with the <> key for additional characters.
  • Page 22 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Or: click on the magnifying glass to display a list of equipment connected to the subnet. The green indicators show units whose embedded version is compatible with the remote application version; the red indicators show units that are not compatible with the application. Double-click on the lin e for the desired equipment: its IP address and port will appear in (3).

  • Page 23: Accessing Various Functions

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 5.3. Accessing various functions n the application is launched, the status page opens up. Use the icons on the tool bar to: View the status and logs. See chapter 10. Configure the optional transmitter. See chapter 7. Configure the optional audio backup, basic or advanced.

  • Page 24: System Configuration And Configuration Management

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT To access system settings, click in the tool bar, or the ‘View’ ‘System’ (remote application only). 6.1. System configuration Click the corresponding tab to select it. You will then need to click in the left panel on the item you wish to view or modify. Page 24 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong –...

  • Page 25: Product Identifiers

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Some system pages are only available in the remote application: • PPP Dial-Out • PPP Dial-In • Routing • SMTP Mail Client • SNMP Agent • Notifications Product identifiers and network configuration functions are also available on the embedded web site. 6.1.1.

  • Page 26: Date/Time

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.2. Date/Time Set system date: The user may update both date (year/month/day) and time (hour/minute/second). Set system time zone: The user selects the geographical zone from the list. Important to have this set correctly when using an NTP server.

  • Page 27: Status

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 .1.3. Status The ‘Status’ page giv es a summary of the unit’s vital parameters: temperature, available memory, PU load and available disk space. This information may be requested to establish a diagnosis in ase of malfunction. ser-defined alarm thresholds make it possible to monitor critical parameters.

  • Page 28: Users

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.4. Users The “Users” link opens up a page from which to set user access to the different sections of the NEXT Web & Software accounts: there are 3 user levels to access the website and software application, Administrator, Gue st and Local Administrator.

  • Page 29: Network

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.5. Network IP Configura tion: Ethernet configuration mode oth interfaces (primary and secondary) can be configured with a static or dynamic IP addre ss (DHCP). DHCP ode is only recommended if the IP address given by the server is know (for instance if the serve r gives an IP address to the MAC address).

  • Page 30: Ppp Dialout

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.6. PPP Dialou This page is not available on the front panel. The NEXT FM has the capability to make a network connection over a standard dial-up telephone line. This protocol is known as PPP. The unit can make the connection autonomously to send alerts via e- mail, or it c an accept incoming PPP connectio...
  • Page 31 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 The user can limit the number of daily outgoing calls. He/she should put 0 if this limitation is not required. The user can limit the num ber of hourly outgoing calls. He/she should put 0 if this limitation is not required.

  • Page 32: Ppp Dial-In

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.7. PP P Dial-in This pa ge is not available on the front panel. To configure incoming calls from a PPP server: Dial-in configuration: activation of “incoming calls" function. Account: account and access settings. Modem configuration: the user selects the modem (if necessary) and its features.

  • Page 33: Ip Router And Port Translation

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.8. IP Router and Port translation This page is not available on the front panel. Local port redirection: The po redirection allows the user to set specific, non-standard IP Ports to be used by various functions of the NEXT FM.
  • Page 34 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 To configure the unit as a router on a local net work: This function allows a user to communicate with all of the equipme nt on the local network shared by the NEXT FM (Ethernet) from a PC connected to th e NEXT FM by modem (PPP).

  • Page 35: Support

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.9. Support Stop / Restart: ‘Restart’ enables the user to restart the application to reinitialize the parameters. “Reboot equipment”: restarts the entire unit. “Power off equipment”: enables the unit to be switched off remotely. The unit cannot be turned on remotely.

  • Page 36: S Mtp Client Mail

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.10. SMTP Clien t mail This page is not available on the front panel. Configuration des e-mails: Enter the SMTP server address, account information (“From”), and destination e-mail addresses (“To”, “CC 1” and “CC 2” ) to enable sending of e-mail alerts.

  • Page 37: Snmp Agent

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.11. SNMP Agent This page is not available on the front panel. SNMP configuration The equipment supports multiple de stination addresses for notifications. However, only the Main Manager has the authority to ac knowledge notifications. With “INFORM” type messages, automatic answers from secondary managers are ignored by the unit.
  • Page 38 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 responds to the notification sent by the SNMP transmitter. This process is simple and reliable, no specific configuration is required for the manager. Manual acknowledgement Traps Traps V2c. specific (“alarmPendingAlarmsalarmAck”) is extracted and its variables are sent with the trap. The manager must then execute a SET command.

  • Page 39: Notifications

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.12. Notifications This page is not available on the front panel. SNMP Actions The user may replay traps that have not been acknowledged yet. The user may also delete pending traps that have not been acknowledged yet. Configuration depending on notification type In the "Mode"...
  • Page 40 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Principles of Re-trans mission / Acknowledgment In the “Resend until acknowledged” mode, it is possi ble to set the maximum number of tries and the acknowledgment timeout. s long as an acknowledgement has not been received, the notification is re-transmitted at the rate of once every <d>...

  • Page 41: I/O Log

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.1.13. I/O Log Set parameters for the I/O log that the user can view from the application (‘Status’ button, ‘Event log’ tab). Settings: set recording frequency and length of time event logs are kept. Actions: clear the logs.

  • Page 42: I/O Layout

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 .1.14. I/O Layout Motherboard: the user can view the type of boards (relay, digital) and their location on the connectors. COM ports: the console is part of the default configuration. Unset: non-attributed serial port (inactive). Console: configuration of the serial port for console (terminal) access.

  • Page 43: I/O State

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 .1.15. I/O State On this page, view the state of inputs/outputs present in the system. It is refreshed automatically every 60 seconds, t hough you may use the “Refresh” button to do it at any time.

  • Page 44: Miscellaneous Parameters

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 1.16. Miscellaneous parameters language The default application language is English unless the language of your computer operating system is French. Before you start, you may want to switch the application language. The change will go into effect after restarting the application. Sound processing application (remote application only) To launch the sound processing application with the button on the tool bar, the path...

  • Page 45: Configuration Management: Backing Up And Restoring

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 6.2. Configuration manageme nt: backing up and restoring NEXT FM settings can be saved so as to be applied to a different unit, for instance. In that case, once connected to the other unit, simply “restore”. Select the “Configuration management”...
  • Page 46 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Select the file you wish to restore and click the button at the bottom of the page. Page 46 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – F-33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...

  • Page 47: Transmitter Configuration

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 7. TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION This page is only available with the FM modulator/RF amplifier hardware option. To access the Transmitter Configuration page, click in the tool bar or the ‘View’ ‘Transmitter’ (remote application only). Max power de livered by the transmitter (read -only...

  • Page 48: Audio Backup Management

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 8. AUDIO BACKUP MANAGEMENT It is possible to choose priority levels among the three possible audio source types: analog input, AES input, an d the PCI input. You can decide which one will be the primary source, the first backup and ven the second backup if necessary.

  • Page 49: Basic Audio Backup

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 8.1. Basic Aud io Backup 8.1.1. Backup mana gement Audio backup file es flux doivent être au format ‘Shoutcast’ ou ‘Icecast’ (compression de type MP3). The following formats can be used: The audio file can be retrieved any •...

  • Page 50: Status

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 MP3 stream input An IP MP3 stream In order to activate input can serve as it, check the box. audio backup. The stream format must ‘Shoutcast’ and enter the ‘Icecast’ (MP3 type ‘Shoutcast’ server compression).

  • Page 51: Advanced Audio Advanced

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 8.2. Advanced Audio Advanced Use the remote applic ation to configure the audio backup; the "Status tab is the o nly one that is available on the front p anel. anage your audio backup solution with these pages.
  • Page 52 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Available playlists Use the icons to: : create a new playlist. Double-click on its name to rename it. : delete the current playlist. : export the current playlist and the associated audio files to the unit. : import the current playlist and the associated audio files from the unit.

  • Page 53: Playlist Order

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Available files Refresh the display of Update the list from the remote directory set in the available files. “File transfer” tab. The update s tatus can be read in the text zone. Delete an audio file.
  • Page 54 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Playlist play order In cas e of failure of the analog o r AE nputs, the NEXT FM will play playlists set here. Set the orde r the playlists Delete one or more playlists from the list. will be played.

  • Page 55: File Transfer

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 8.2.3. File transfer Select the corresponding tab. n th is tab, select audio files available on the local PC to upload them to unit so they can be inclu playlists. Disk explorer It is the local disk of the PC on which the application is run. Use it to locate the audio files. Refresh the list of directories and files.

  • Page 56: Stream Management

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Remote file Manage files and directories sa ved on the unit. They can be downloaded to the hard drive or deleted. Refres h the list file First select files o directori directori Use the “Shi ft”...

  • Page 57: Parameters

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 8.2.5. Parameters Select the corresponding tab. Set the duration of the crossfade between two pieces in seconds. Set the stream timeout i n seconds. Set the sampling freque ncy. Choose 44.1 or 48 depending on your au io backup files.

  • Page 58: Rds Setup

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 9. RDS SETUP To access the RDS config uration, click in the tool b or the ‘View’ ‘RDS’ (remote application only). Page 58 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – F-33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...

  • Page 59: Encoder Configuration

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 9.1. Encoder configuration Select the co rresponding ta Settings on this page will allow you to configure the encoder. Grayed out sections are not available with the basic version of the NEXT FM: TA, EON TA, reference tables, etc. General configuration Enter a specific name to differentiate...
  • Page 60 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Reference Table Only 1 table is available in the basic version. Set the RDS Level in millivolts, Equivalency is given in kHz Set the RDS phase to be in synch with the The additional Reference tables allow transmitter.

  • Page 61: Rds Data

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 9.2. RDS Data Select the corresponding tab. Select the ‘RDS Data’ tab to configure up to 2 DSNs in standard mode or up to 10 in Full RDS, each with a main PSN, and up to 9 EON PSN in Full RDS.

  • Page 62: Psn Management

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 9.2.2. PSN management In Full RDS, 9 EON PSN may be added to the principal PSN. main PSN. ▪ ▪ deactivated EON PSN ▪ activated EON PSN. To add a PSN, right-click (remote application) or using the stylus, touch twice (front panel application) the DSN of your choice, and select ‘Add PSN’.

  • Page 63: Dsn Parameters

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 9.2.3. DSN Parameters DSN Properties You can set the current DSN as the active one. In that case, On Air RDS data are The DSN will automatically be numbered those defined in this DSN. 1 or 2 in the standard version and from 1 to 10 with the Full RDS option.
  • Page 64 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Group sequenc e parameters Choo se the order in which you want groups to be sent. You must have at least one 0A group in the list. Use the arrow on the right to make your selection. It is possible to set group sequences for 1A, 14A and 3A variant codes in Full RDS only.
  • Page 65 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 TNGD (Transmitter Network Grou p Designation) The first three bits of the five last bits of block 2 of type 1A Group (radio paging codes) are used to designate the transmitter network to a group of pager group codes. Pagers not belonging to the designated group codes will not lock on the transmitter.
  • Page 66 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Radiotext Radiotext con tent. (64 charac ters max). Up to 8 lines of text can be entered. Select if A/B f should ber of repetitions bef sending the next radiotext. be sent. ween 1 and 15, choose ‘Inf.’ for a never-ending loop. Note: Changing the A/B flag indicates to the receiver th at a new text is currently being sent,...

  • Page 67: Main Psn Parameters

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 9.2.4. Main PSN Parameters PSN Properties PSN default number is 1. A new value may be assigned: it must be between 1 and 253 and be unique for the DSN. Page 67 Head Office : Parc d’activites Kennedy - 20, avenue Neil Armstrong – F-33700 Bordeaux-Merignac (France) Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 –...
  • Page 68 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Main settings Program Check ‘Traffic identifier Program’ and ‘Traffic (4 ch aracters). Announcement’ if applicable. Station name (max 8 characters). Transmission Program type and day and time. prog ram type name. 4 characters: linkage info to link several encoders for a common configuration.
  • Page 69 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 ith the A method, up to 25 alternative frequencies may be added. AM frequencies are multiples of 9 kHz. An example of the ‘B’ method With the B method, alternative frequencies are sent in pairs. First define the tuning frequency, then enter the ass ociated alternative frequencies.

  • Page 70: Oda (Open Data Applications)

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 9.3. ODA (Open Data Applicatio icatio his t his t ab is only available with Full RDS. ab is only available with Full RDS. Handling of OD Handling o f ODA data A data The introduction of open data applications to the RDS standard IEC EN 62106:2000 / EN 50067:1998 The introduction of open data applications to the RDS standard IEC EN 62106:2000 / EN 50067:1998 offers a very flexible way of setting up new (and maybe unknown) applications using RDS.
  • Page 71 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 RDS resource allocation The transmission of data according to the gr oup sequence and extended group sequence does not offer the timing constraints necessary for certain Open Data Applications, so two additional mechanisms have been inclu ded to increase the flexibility of the RDS resource allocation: "Burst Mode"...
  • Page 72 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 The insertion of ODA groups is governed by the follo wing rule • No ODA group should start outside the activity window. • An ODA group may be completed outside the activity window. • Ta, Tw, and Td have to be multiples of one second, with 60 s/(Ta + Tw) = n (where n: integer >...

  • Page 73: Enhanced Rds

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 9.4. Enhanced RDS This tab is only available with Full RDS. Scrolling PS configuration When scrolling is done word by word, the encoder Set the number of scrolling characters. Scrolling center each word in the receiver screen. Only be done by word.
  • Page 74 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Automation commands It is possible to define text strings that are filled out automatically external software usic automation). Commonly used fields are artist name, album name, song name, an extra field for miscellan eous information and song d ration. For the external software to fill out these fields, it must send (via telnet), a command with the followi format: <command>=<value>.
  • Page 75 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Telnet port protocol Each command is validated when sending the fo llowing characters: <CR> <LF> (0x0A, 0x0D) Responses Command is recognized and executed. Command is not recognized and not executed. Commands are listed in the following table: General commands DSN.CURR=1/2 Set current DSN number.
  • Page 76 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 PTY Code RDS Program Types (EU) RBDS Program Types (USA) No program type or undefined No program type or undefined News News Current affairs Information Information Sports Sport Talk Education Rock Drama Classic Rock Culture Adult Hits Science...
  • Page 77 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Text command COM port configuration First set COM ports n the "I/O Layout" page (Sy stem co nfiguration). When set for text commands, it is then ne sary to set the speed. Select th then select the speed COM p between 75 and 115200...

  • Page 78: Uecp

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 9.5. UECP Select the corresponding tab. A DSN can only be configured in UECP if it is not the current DSN. To send a configu ration requires switching to another DSN; it is therefore necessary that at least 2 DSN exist for i t to work.
  • Page 79 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Setting a configuration Select the port ass ociate d with the configuration. You must first set it the “I/O layout” page (sys configuration. Serial port settings: speed, UECP communication mode (on-way, bidirectional requested or spontaneous), timeout (in minutes, 255 = no timeout).

  • Page 80: Rds Status

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 9.6. RDS Status Select the corresponding tab. Encoder general information When using the scrolling PS, When using radiotext, the complete current text is the complete current text played. is displayed. UECP port configuration status The background color may be: •...
  • Page 81 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 ODA TMC an d immediate buffers ODA buffer status If the group has been sent at least Number of groups in the line once past second, urgent queued yclic background color is green. There can be at most: •...

  • Page 82: Viewing The Status

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 10. VIEWING THE STATUS To v iew the Status pages, click in the tool bar or the ‘View’ ‘Status’ (remote application only). 10.1. Status The Status tab gives an overview of the unit status. Displayed information varies depending on options.

  • Page 83: Event Log

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 10.2. Event log Three logs are available: • Realtime Log: current event list. The following information is listed: sub-system, start and end time, severity, event type and description. The list is refreshed automatically; it is however possible to pause using •...

  • Page 84: About

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 When selecting the history log or the I/O log, the filter configuration window is available: It is then possible to filter by date, to select the number of line per page, and by clicking ‘Advanced’, to add a filter on one or more columns.

  • Page 85: Annexe A : Software Options

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 ANNEXE A : SOFTWARE OPTIONS A.1. Full RDS Contact the sales department in order to obtain the sof tware key to activate the “Full RDS” option, then follow the procedure: Insert the CD sent by Audemat upon purchase of the option, the following screen will pop up.

  • Page 86: Upgrade To 2 Or 4 Bands

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 A.2. Upgrade to 2 or 4 bands First contact the sales department to get a copy of the CD containing the upgrade files. Follow then the procedure: Note: file names vary whether the upgrade is in 2 or 4 bands (number symbolized by n in file names below).

  • Page 87: Annexe B : Optional Input / Output Configuration

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 ANNEXE B : OPTIONAL INPUT / OUTPU T CONFIGURATION B.1. Digital inputs This This module provides 16 digital inputs and can work in module provides 16 digital inputs and can work in 2 di 2 different modes depending on jumper fferent modes depending on jumper configuration:...
  • Page 88 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 ‘External power supply’ mode: Install one jumper only in the middle of the pins. 1 jumper in the middle Digital input module external connection diagram: External connections on SUB-D 25pt s female con nector situated at the end of the board.

  • Page 89: Relay Outputs

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 B.2. Relay outputs This module provides 8 bistable relays. Each relay has on e com input (common) and two outputs: NC (normally closed) and NO (n ormally opened). Schematic diagram: RELAY (x8) NC (Normaly closed) NO (Normaly open) the relay is not in use, com is linked to the NC output.
  • Page 90 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Relay output module external connection diagram: External connections on SUB-D 25pts male co nnector situated at the end of the board. Each circuit can support 5A at 125 V. A +12 V power supply wi th a max curren t of 250 mA is available on pin 13.

  • Page 91: Analog Input Module

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 . Analog input module his module provides 8 analog inputs designed to measure voltages up to 50 V. It is possible to select the measurement range for a bette r accu racy while converting. Schematic diagram: This module conve rts analog voltage into a digital sig...

  • Page 92: Annexe C : Rds Accronyms

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 NNEXE C : RDS ACCRONYMS Alternative Frequency: transmitter frequencies from an encoded station in digital list form. Two transmission methods are possible: method A (a single list of 25 frequencies) or method B (list of frequency pairs) Clock Time.
  • Page 93 NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 Program TYpe: a function for identifying types of programs broadcast by an RDS station. PTYN Program TYpe Name: a supplement to program type (PTY), specifying its nature using an 8 character alphanumeric string. Regional links: This is m ainly used in countries where national broadcasters run "region- pecific"...

  • Page 94: Annexe D : For More Information

    NEXT FM, User Manual – 11/2010 ANNEXE D : FOR MORE INFORMATION information, new equipment, services for analog and digital radio transmitters and dig ital television transmitters (DVB-T/H, DAB, DAB+, T-DMB), low power or high power, either water or air cooled… Please visit: www.ecreso.com or con act:...

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